GANGOTRI, a celebrated place of Hindu pilgrimage, in the Himalayas. It is situated in the state of Tehri-Garhwal in the United Provinces, on the Bhagirathi, the chief head-stream of the Ganges, and contains a small temple about 20 ft. high, in which are images representing Ganga, Bhagirathi and other figures of mythology. The bed of the river adjoining the temple is divided off by the Brahmans into three basins, where the pilgrims bathe. One of these portions is dedicated to Brahma, another to Vishnu and the third to Siva. The pilgrimage to Gangotri is considered efficacious in washing away sin and ensuring eternal happiness. The water taken from this sacred spot is exported by pilgrims to India and sold at a high price. The elevation of the temple above the sea is 10,319 ft.